Self-Care is a term that has become very popular in the last ten years or so and particularly in the health industry with it’s value being widely acknowledged. But what does it actually mean to self care? And how does it relate to diet and a wholefoods way of living? Firstly, self-care simply means to bring the practice of ‘care’…
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Tammy from our Lismore store has been bringing in her home activated nut & seed mix since she started working with us last year and they have been the topic of many a back room conversation. She is quite the master when it comes to activating and was the inspiration behind this recipe and the blog we just published titled ‘Why Activate…
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Nuts and seeds contain all of the nutrients and enzymes needed to produce a living plant, however they remain dormant until the conditions for germination are just right. One of the components found in nuts and seeds is phytic acid; a compound that inhibits the enzyme phytase from beginning this germination process. In the nut or seed itself, this is a…
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There is no doubt about how good seeds are for your health, and they taste pretty good too. One of the ways we like to ‘spice’ up simple meals is with a spicy seed sprinkle. Sprinkle a few seeds over poached eggs, avocado or a simple green salad, the skies the limit. If your someone who doesn’t like too much spice,…
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It seems anxiety is the buzz word these days (no pun intended) and something many of us can relate to experiencing at some point in our lives. Anxiety affects us on many levels, from a slight feeling of uneasiness, to the ‘butterflies’ in the stomach feeling and on to more extreme levels of anxiety often experienced as panic attacks, rapid…
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Following on from last weeks article Understanding Gut Health by Jesabe Warner, here are our top wholefoods for fostering a healthy gut. Slippery Elm The inner bark of the slippery elm tree is long known for its medicinal qualities and healing effect on the gut. Once slippery elm is ground into a powder and mixed with water, it becomes mucilaginous…
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One of the things we love about winter is the fennel! It generally comes out around autumn and lasts until the end of the winter season. Fennel is so great to eat fresh in salads, but its even better when its roasted or sauteed and added as a base for soup. Here we share with you one of our favourite…
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One of the best ways to keep healthy throughout the cooler months of winter is through our diet. Eating a wholefoods diet supports us year round, but is particularly beneficial in times when our bodies immune system may be compromised as it is when we are exposed to cooler temperatures for long periods of time. Of course, we cannot say…
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The second of a series of pasta recipes we will be rolling out from Pooi Keun of L’Abruzzese Pasta is this inspiring traditional Sicilian style Aegadian Pesto Pasta combining fresh tomatoes, herbs and nuts. Pooi has a rich background in Italian cooking sharing with us her warmth and knowledge to create delicious family meals such as this one. Here she…
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